Porter / Dishwasher

Trinity Health Corp.; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Food Production team at a leading healthcare provider as a Porter/Dishwasher. You'll be responsible for food delivery, maintaining cleanliness, and operating within kitchen safety standards on a rotating shift. This role offers career growth in a supportive environment focused on compassionate care.

Benefits

Career growth and advancement potential

Award-winning Patient Access Department

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and supplies to various locations promptly.
• Maintain department areas and equipment in clean, safe condition.
• Follow departmental and hospital guidelines for efficient operation.

Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions

Education

High School degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Come join the Food Production team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

The Porter/Dishwasher is responsible for the delivery of food to various areas, Cheercupboard, Trailer and Gengras Cafeteria. Brews and pours hot beverages. Sweeps and mops floors. Cleans equipment. Delivers and picks up coffee carts as assigned. Removes trash from the department. Supplies clean trays, dishes, flatware and food items.

What you will do:

• Transports food and supplies to various locations in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintains assigned department areas and equipment in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department and the achievement of excellence by following departmental and hospital guidelines.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Stands, walks, pushes and pulls most of the day. Requires movement of 350# carts and lifting 75#. (Heavy supplies and equipment) Must follow written and verbal instructions.

• Position requires ability to frequently lift light objects o moderate weight less than 50 lbs.; perform moderately difficult manipulative, arm-hand steadiness and hand-eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods; see objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises.

• Works in food service areas with exposure to chemical hazards, burns, strains, cuts, falls, etc. Required to meet time deadlines. Required to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Works in foodservice area particularly in the area of warewashing. Works in a steamy and hot environment. Exposed to cleaning chemicals. Handles soiled trays and trash. Employee may frequently be exposed to hazardous waste materials (including chemicals); sudden fluctuating temperatures; grease and oil; unpleasant noises and high humidity or wetness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year food service experience preferred.

• Licensure: None

• Skills: Able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time, 32 Hours - Rotating Shift

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.